Southsea
Portsmouth





Popular places to visit

Southsea Castle
Located in a dramatic waterfront setting, this historic fort was once the first line of English defense and is now a fascinating museum.

Kings Theatre
Get tickets for a show at Kings Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Portsmouth. Amble around this relaxing area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Clarence Pier
Families flock to Portsmouth's waterside amusement park, where exhilarating activities include a high ropes course, roller coasters and a huge indoor play area.

The D-Day Story
This insightful and interactive museum commemorates the heroism of the Allied forces, many of whom set off from Portsmouth to storm the beaches of Normandy in 1944.

Southsea Hoverport
Explore the waterfront in Portsmouth with a trip to Southsea Hoverport. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Royal Marines Museum
The Royal Navy's elite military unit is celebrated and remembered on the grounds of a stunning Victorian building facing the waterfront.
Things to do

Portsmouth: Spinnaker Tower Ticket

Portsmouth: Spinnaker Tower Abseiling Experience

Osborne House-A driver guided tour of Victoria's Island Paradise
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Other neighbourhoods around Southsea

Portsmouth City Centre
Portsmouth City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Portsmouth Guildhall and New Theatre Royal while in the area.

Buckland
While Buckland may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Portsmouth International Port and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Old Portsmouth
You'll enjoy the monuments and historical sites in Old Portsmouth. You might want to make time for a stop at Sally Port or Square Tower.

Cosham
Cosham is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out PlayZone Portsmouth, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.